From its historic buildings and rural landscapes to its commercial enterprises, Perth offers a unique mixture of old world charm with modern conveniences.

Yes Perth's historical residences and heritage buildings enhance the ambience setting along the Tay River, while the four seasons provide a diverse beauty with an abundance of activities.

Perth truly offers an exceptional quality of life with its leisure and recreational activities set against a backdrop of history and nature.

Less than an hours drive from Ottawa and Kingston, Perth is the tourist hub for Eastern Ontario. Perth is recognized for its natural and architectural beauty, scenic countrysides, rolling farmlands, and numerous lakes woodlands and marshes. The Rideau Trail passes through Perth, and for boaters, the town is linked to the Rideau Canal system via the Tay Canal.

Yes Perth has something for everyone: festivals and events, canoeing and kayaking, cycling and hiking, trail-riding and snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, museums and genealogy, hockey and figure-skating, camping, provincial parks, conservation areas, golfing, horse riding, music festivals, maple syrup festival, Perth Fair, garlic festival, world famous Stingray Swimming team, artisans, the Farmer's Market, great harvest foods, barbecues, ballparks, scoccer fields, basketball courts, boat launches and docking facilities, shopping and studio tours. There's always something to see and do in Perth.

Visit Perth, it's an outstanding year-round destination for visitors of all ages. We offer restaurants, unique boutiques, interesting shops, and a wonderful selection of accommodations including Motels, Bed & Breakfasts, Cottages, Summer Camps, Tent and Trailer Parks, and our famous Heritage Inn.

So whether you come for the day, the week or decide to stay, we welcome you to beautiful heritage Perth.

Perth, Ontario (Since 1816): www.perthontario.info represents a virtual window into a historical part of Canada's past.

Rich in history, architecture, culture and nature, Perth maintains the old world charm of a British Colony while offering all the modern day conviences of a first-class tourist destination.

Come - transport yourself back in time and see what you'll discover in beautiful heritage Perth.